CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro User Guide

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
• Basic Aspects
• Advanced Aspects
• Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

1. Hardware Layout

   The phone features a rear camera, flash, power button, Essential Key, volume up button, volume down button, SIM card tray, charging port, and lower speaker.

   Diagram Description: A diagram showing the back of the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro, with labels pointing to the camera, flash, power button, Essential Key, volume buttons, SIM tray, charging port, and speaker.

2. Charging

   The Phone 2 Pro charges at 33W. When charged with a compatible fast charging cable and adapter, it can reach 100% charge in just 67 minutes.

3. Navigation

   3-button navigation

   • Back: Returns to the previous screen or undoes the last action.
   • Home: Returns to the Launcher's home screen.
   • App switcher: Opens the app switcher to switch to a recently opened app or to free up memory by closing apps running in the background.

   Gesture navigation

   • Back: Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen.
   • Home: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
   • App switcher: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and hold.

4. Launcher

   Home screen

   • Long-press an empty area to access Home settings, widgets, and personalization options.
   • Long-press app icons to view their shortcuts and rearrange icon positions.
   • Long-press an app icon and drag it over another icon to create a folder.
   • Long-press a folder to access folder personalization and change the folder layout.

   App drawer

   • Swipe up from the bottom to access the app drawer.
   • Long-press an app icon and drag it to add apps to the home screen.
   • Swipe right in the app drawer to show the private space.

   Widgets

   • Open the Widget menu via app shortcuts or by long-pressing an empty area of the home screen.
   • Long-press any widget and drag it to the home screen.
   • Long-press the widget to change its size or edit it.

5. Quick Settings / Notifications

   • Swipe down from the status bar to access Quick Settings and the Notification Center. In Quick Settings, tap each tile to toggle functions. Long-press tiles for more detailed settings.
   • Swipe down again to access expanded Quick Settings. Swipe left and right to access more Quick Settings tiles. To personalize the layout, tap the edit icon (pencil) and drag the tiles.

Basic Aspects

1. Network

   To modify network settings, swipe down the Quick Settings panel and long-press the first tile in the top-left corner, or open the Settings app and tap 'Network & Internet'.

   To connect to a Wi-Fi network, tap the Wi-Fi menu item and toggle the Wi-Fi switch on. Then, select your preferred wireless network and enter the password.

   Internet sharing can also be enabled from this page. Simply tap 'Access Point & Tethering' to select your preferred method and proceed with configuration. This option is also easily accessible via Quick Settings.

2. Connected Devices

   To connect to a Bluetooth device, swipe down the Quick Settings panel and long-press the second tile in the top-right corner, or open the Settings app and tap 'Connected devices'.

   Tap 'Pair new device' and select the device you wish to connect with.

3. App Installation / Removal

   Installation

   Open the 'Play Store', sign in with your Google account, search for the app in the top search bar, and tap the blue 'Install' button. The installed app can be found in the app drawer.

   Removal

   Open the app drawer, long-press the app you want to remove, drag it to the top-right corner of the screen, and drop it in the area marked 'Uninstall'.

   Note: If this action is performed on the home screen, the area will be marked 'Remove'. This action only removes the icon from the home screen and does not uninstall the app.

4. Battery

   The Phone 2 Pro is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, designed to last a full day of medium to heavy use. When the battery level is low, activate 'Battery Saver' mode by tapping the Battery Saver tile in Quick Settings or by tapping the low battery notification that appears automatically when the device's battery level is below 20%.

   Optimal Battery Usage Environment

   The ideal operating temperature for the phone is between 32°F and 95°F (0°C to 35°C). Continuous use or charging in extreme temperatures can accelerate battery degradation. Exposure to extreme temperatures activates the device's protection mechanisms to mitigate battery performance issues, and charging will be restricted to protect the battery if temperatures fall outside a predetermined range.

   Optimal Charging Practices

   When a mobile phone charges quickly, the battery receives more energy in less time. Lithium batteries have a limited number of charge and discharge cycles. The fast charging process increases the speed of chemical reactions within the battery, which can cause accelerated damage to its internal structure and reduce the overall lifespan of the battery. To address this, mobile phones are typically equipped with a complex Battery Management System (BMS) to optimize the charging process. By controlling charging speed, monitoring battery temperature, and adjusting charging strategies, the BMS helps reduce the impact of fast charging on battery longevity. It is recommended to avoid keeping the phone in a high-power charging state for prolonged periods and to stop charging once the battery reaches approximately 80% to minimize internal chemical reactions.

5. Storage

   • To check the available storage on the device, open the Settings app and tap 'Storage' for an overview of storage consumption by category.
   • To clear app storage or cache, open the Settings app, tap 'Apps', then 'All apps' to see all installed applications and their storage usage. Tap a selected app to access its 'More information' page, which displays buttons to clear storage or clear cache.

6. Sound & Vibration

   • Press the physical volume up or down button on the side of the device to adjust the volume of the last used audio source and open the audio menu.
   • In the audio menu, tap the bell icon at the top to switch between 'Sound', 'Vibration', and 'Silent'.
   • In the audio menu, tap the three-dot icon at the bottom to open a slider with four controls for adjusting media volume, call volume, ringtone and notification volume, and alarm volume, respectively.
   • In Quick Settings, tap the volume tiles to switch between 'Sound', 'Vibration', and 'Silent'.

7. Security

   To change the unlock method, open the Settings app and navigate to 'Lock screen, security & privacy'. Open the 'Device unlock' page to set up a PIN, register additional fingerprints, or register facial data used for unlocking the device.

   Note: Fingerprint/facial data unlock cannot be used without a PIN; otherwise, anyone could simply slide their finger to unlock the device.

8. Phone Information

   • Contains all device-specific information, such as hardware details, phone number, etc.
   • Tap the device name to edit how the Phone 2 Pro is displayed on other devices.
   • If a new software update is available for the device, a dot will appear next to the Nothing OS version.

Advanced Aspects

1. Essential Key

   The Essential Key is located below the power button on the right side of the Phone 2 Pro and works with the Essential Space app to provide convenient screen capture and voice note functions.

   The Essential Key supports various operations, such as a long press and a double tap, each activating different functionalities within different interfaces:

   Functionality

   • Recording function: Long-press the Essential Key on the home screen or lock screen to start recording immediately. Audio will be automatically saved in Essential Space. The system will intelligently extract key information, generate summaries, and transcribe audio to text to help organize your thoughts.
   • Screenshot: Long-press the Essential Key in other interfaces to take a quick screenshot. You will receive haptic feedback upon a successful capture.
   • Voice note (after screenshot): After taking a screenshot, continue to long-press the Essential Key and start speaking to add voice notes directly to the captured content or ask questions about it.
   • View logs: Double-tap the Essential Key to quickly open Essential Space and access your recent recordings and screenshots.

   Essential Space Functions

   • Intelligent analysis (requires Nothing account login): After logging into your Nothing account, content recorded via the Essential Key will undergo intelligent analysis. This includes generating highlighted summaries and even recognizing and extracting location information directly from Google Maps links within the content. Please note: you must log in to your Nothing account to enable these advanced analysis capabilities.
   • Voice commands for better organization: Within voice notes, you can use voice commands like 'Remind me to buy formula for the baby tomorrow afternoon' or 'What mountain is this?'. This functionality helps you efficiently manage daily tasks and obtain information quickly.

2. App Shortcuts

   • In the Launcher, you can access app-specific shortcuts by long-pressing an app icon to display the expanded shortcuts menu.
   • Tip: A shortcut can also be converted into an independent icon by dragging and dropping it onto the home screen.

3. Max Icons & Big Folder

   • The Nothing Launcher offers the option to expand any icon on the home screen up to four times its normal size, providing users with full customization options. To use this feature, long-press an app icon and tap the expand icon to enlarge the selected app icon.
   • This same procedure can be applied to folders, allowing users to organize their home screen without an extra step of opening the folder first for the top three apps in the folder.

4. Do Not Disturb

   • The Do Not Disturb mode offers a distraction-free experience by temporarily silencing notifications and incoming calls not included in the allow list, and hiding any unseen notifications in the status bar and notification tray. To enable or disable this feature, open Quick Settings and tap the 'Do Not Disturb' tile.
   • To make changes to the list of people/apps included in the allow list, simply long-press the 'Do Not Disturb' tile in Quick Settings and edit important people/apps. This way, the notification will still be displayed.
   • The Do Not Disturb mode also temporarily disables the Glyph Interface by default. To change this behavior, long-press the 'Do Not Disturb' tile in Quick Settings and tap the 'Silence Glyphs' toggle.
   • While gaming, you can quickly block incoming calls or notifications without enabling Do Not Disturb mode. Through the game mode shortcut panel on the left side of the game, you can choose to block calls or incoming notifications individually.

5. Google Assistant

   Google Assistant provides a virtual personal assistant experience through a natural language voice interface that allows you to perform various tasks. To activate it, long-press the power button or swipe up from the bottom-right corner of the screen. Get more information on what to say to Google Assistant in the Google Assistant app.

6. Screenshot

   • To take a screenshot on the Phone 2 Pro, simultaneously press the volume down button and the power button. The image will be saved in the screenshot album of the Google Photos app. By default, this folder may not sync with the main photo album. To access the album, go to Google Photos and navigate to the bottom-right tab 'Library'.
   • To take a scrolling screenshot, first take a normal screenshot and wait for the 'Capture more' button to appear at the bottom of the screen. After tapping it, you can view a full-page view for any scrollable interface. Simply drag the borders to adjust the screenshot size.
   • You can also use the three-finger swipe gesture for screenshots. To enable the screenshot gesture, go to Settings > Special functions > Gestures > Screenshot gesture and enable this function.
   • Screenshots can also be quickly edited by tapping the thumbnail that appears after taking the screenshot. You can apply edits like cropping or annotating, then tap 'Save' in the top-left corner to save the edited screenshot.

7. NFC

   • NFC (Near Field Communication) allows the Phone 2 Pro to connect to other NFC-compatible devices by bringing the two devices close together. The most common use is to use the Phone 2 Pro as a virtual credit/debit card via Google Pay.
   • It is recommended to keep NFC on for convenience, as battery consumption is very low when it is on standby. To disable this function, open Quick Settings and tap the 'NFC' tile.

8. Environmental and Energy Efficiency Guidelines

   Mobile Phone Technical and Environmental Specifications

   • Heavy metals in phones.
   • Cobalt in battery: less than 2 grams.
   • Tantalum in capacitors: less than 0.01 grams.
   • Neodymium in speakers, vibration motors, and other magnets: between 0.05 and 0.2 grams.
   • Gold in all its components: between 0.02 and 0.05 grams.
   • Indicative percentage of recycled content in the product: not available
   • Indicative value of recyclability rate Rcyc: 89.12 %
   • Ingress protection rating: IP54
   • For more repair instructions, consult the link https://nothing.tech/pages/support-center
   • Minimum battery life in number of cycles: 1400 cycles.

   Tips for Saving Energy on Wireless Connections

   • To access device information from the battery management system, go to Settings > Battery > Battery information.
   • When the phone screen is on and Wi-Fi is available, prioritizing Wi-Fi activation and connection can effectively save battery power and extend the phone's battery life.
   • When not using GPS navigation, disabling the GPS function contributes to battery saving, allowing the phone to have longer battery life while GPS is off.
   • Enable Bluetooth only when necessary to avoid unnecessary battery consumption.
   • For environmental reasons, this package does not include a charger. This device can be powered by most USB power adapters and a USB Type-C cable.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How do I turn on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Press and hold the power button until the Nothing logo appears on the screen.
• Q: How can I transfer data from my existing phone to my CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: During the setup wizard, there will be an option to copy data from an existing device, either via a Google account backup or by connecting both devices with a cable.
• Q: How do I change the language?
  A: The language can be set on the first page of the setup wizard. It can also be changed in Settings > System > Languages & input.
• Q: How do I enable location services?
  A: Location services can be enabled in Settings > Location. When this option is active, apps that require location services will ask for permission to access your location data when you open the app for the first time.
• Q: How do I enable the Find My Device feature on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Find My Device will be automatically enabled after signing in to a Google account. However, location can only be accessed if location services are enabled. For more information, go to Settings > Google > Find My Device.
• Q: How can I back up my CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro data?
  A: The Phone 2 Pro uses Google's default backup routine when connected to Wi-Fi and charging in standby for 2 hours. To perform a backup immediately, navigate to Settings > Google > Backup and tap the Activate button.
• Q: How can I change the wallpaper and accent colors on my CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: To change the wallpaper and accent colors, long-press an empty space on the home screen and select 'Personalization' from the pop-up menu. By default, the Phone 2 Pro will implement Android's Dynamic Color feature to extract colors from the wallpaper, unless specified otherwise.
• Q: How do I use the screen recording feature on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: To configure the screen recording function, swipe down from the top of the screen twice to access expanded Quick Settings. Tap the edit icon (pencil) and drag the Screen Recording tile up from the hidden tiles. To start recording, swipe down to open Quick Settings and find the Screen Recording tile you just added. Tap it once and confirm to start recording after the three-second countdown, which is displayed on the right side of the notification bar. To stop recording, swipe down to open the Notification Center and tap 'Stop' to save the recording. You can access the file in Google Photos > Library > Videos.
• Q: How can I add the Nothing X widget to my CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Like any other widget, you can access the Nothing X widget by long-pressing an empty space on the home screen and selecting 'Widget' from the pop-up menu.
• Q: How can I record video on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Launch the Camera app and tap the 'Video' option in the mode selection bar.
• Q: How do I set up and use a passcode on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock to choose your preferred unlock method. Note that to use fingerprint or face unlock, you must first set up a pattern/PIN.
• Q: How do I factory reset my CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: To perform a factory reset, go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset).
• Q: How do I eject the SIM tray on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Insert the SIM card extraction tool provided into the hole next to the SIM tray, located on the bottom of the phone.
• Q: How do I connect the Ear (2) earbuds to the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: The Fast Pair function initiates on the Phone 2 Pro when you open an unpaired Ear (2) case containing earbuds. Follow the Fast Pair instructions to complete pairing. If Fast Pair does not appear, go to Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device to search for the Nothing Ear (2) earbuds. For more information, consult the Ear (2) earbuds manual.
• Q: How do I activate Battery Saver mode on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: When the Phone 2 Pro's battery level is below 20%, a low battery notification will appear, prompting you to activate Battery Saver mode. To activate it manually, swipe down from the top of the screen twice to access expanded Quick Settings. Tap the edit icon (pencil) and drag the Battery Saver tile up from the hidden tiles. Tap it to activate and deactivate it from Quick Settings.
• Q: How can I perform a forced restart on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Press and hold the power button and the volume up button simultaneously until the Nothing logo appears on the screen.
• Q: How do I activate Game Mode on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Game Mode is automatically activated when an app from the list is launched. To edit the app list, go to Settings > Special functions > Game Mode > App list. Apps that appear as games in the Play Store will be added to this list by default.
• Q: How can I know when a new software update is available?
  A: Each time a new software update is available, a notification will be displayed reminding you to update to the latest version. However, you can also check for new updates manually by going to Settings > About phone > Software information (phone image). If a new update is available, a red icon will appear next to the Nothing OS label.
• Q: How can I hide message details on the lock screen?
  A: Go to Settings > Lock screen > Privacy to select a notification preview option.
• Q: How do I activate call waiting on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Open the Phone app and tap the three-dot icon to the right of the search bar. Then, go to Settings > Caller ID accounts > Additional settings and enable Call waiting.
• Q: How can I block or add numbers to the block list on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Open the Phone app and tap the three-dot icon to the right of the search bar. Then, go to Settings > Blocked numbers > Add number to block incoming calls and text messages from the added number.
• Q: How can I cast my CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro screen to a TV?
  A: To configure the screen casting function, swipe down from the top of the screen twice to access expanded Quick Settings. Tap the edit icon (pencil) and drag the Screen Cast tile up from the hidden tiles. To start casting, swipe down to open Quick Settings and find the Screen Cast tile you just added. Tap it once and select the device you want to cast to (it must be on the same local network).
• Q: How do I enable dark theme on the CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro?
  A: Dark theme is enabled by default. To change it, swipe down to access Quick Settings, find the 'Dark theme' tile, and tap it to enable or disable it.
• Q: How can I restore deleted photos or videos?
  A: Open the Gallery app and navigate to Albums in the bottom bar. Then, tap 'Recently deleted' to view items deleted in the last 30 days.